Remote code execution in Visual Studio Code

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU47693

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17023

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing 'package.json' file. A remote attacker can trick the victim to load a specially crafted 'package.json' file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio Code: 1.0.0 - 1.50.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vscode:1.50.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vscode:1.49.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vscode:1.49.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17023

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.